Hutchinson News

Hutchinson Community Concerts Announces Shows for 2023-2024 Season

Thursday, April 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community Concerts this week shared details of the 2023-2024 season.Phat Cat SwingerThursday, October 5, 2023 – 7:30 p.m.A West Coast high-energy little-big band with that classic Hollywood touch, and re-imagined arrangements from timeless eras - Sinatra to Buble and everything...

Kansas Lawmakers Fail to Override Veto on Flat Tax Plan

Thursday, April 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas Republicans fell short on a veto override in their attempt to enact a flat tax on income. The plan would have set the income tax rate for all Kansans at 5.15%.The override attempt failed by just one vote.Democrat state...

Kansas Legislators Impose Sweeping Anti-Trans Bathroom Law

Thursday, April 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Republican legislators in Kansas have enacted what may be

Kansas Lawmakers Override Governor’s Veto of “Born Alive” Bill

Thursday, April 27

TOPEKA, Kan. (KNS) - Kansas lawmakers overrode a veto by Democratic governor Laura Kelly to enact their first anti-abortion bill of the year. The law will require doctors to provide lifesaving medical care to infants born alive after an attempted abortion.Critics say there’s little...

Kansas Lawmakers Polish Plan to Fully Fund Public Schools, Revive Voucher Program

Thursday, April 27

By Sherman Smith,

Vacant Seat on USD 308 Hutchinson Public Schools Board of Education

Thursday, April 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The USD 308 Board of Education is accepting applications from community members who would like to be considered for the vacant board member position. The board member appointed to fill the vacancy will serve from June 12, 2023, through January 8,...

The Volunteer Center of Reno County is Searching for More Volunteers

Thursday, April 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – From one-time commitments to weekly opportunities, Reno County non-profits rely on the generous gift of your time to support their work. The Volunteer Center of Reno County recruits and matches individuals, families, community and corporate groups with non-profit and governmental organizations...

HutchCC Students Bring Home Awards from Media Contest

Thursday, April 27

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Hutchinson Community College’s two student publications - The Hutchinson Collegian newspaper and Dragon’s Tale magazine - fared well in the annual Kansas Collegiate Media contest held April 16-17 in Wichita.Overall, the publications combined for 72 individual awards in writing, photography, creative...

Reno County Highlights National Infant Immunization Week April 24-30

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Together we can help make sure kids are protected with recommended vaccinations. National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) highlights the importance of protecting infants and young children from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American...

HutchCC’s Trunkhill Named Kansas College Journalist of the Year

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - Kansas Collegiate Media recently congratulated Ainsley Trunkhill, from Hutchinson Community College, on being named the two-year college Journalist of the Year. Ainsley is a sophomore from Hutchinson who had no journalism experience before the fall semester, but she decided to join...

Get Muddy! Muddy Hutch 5K, Lil Mudder 3K is Saturday

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Get down and dirty with this year's Muddy Hutch 5K with a new date. Test your ability to run, climb, jump, and crawl through 30+ obstacles across Fun Valley Sports Complex this Saturday.Participants will receive a race shirt and a complimentary...

Main Street Hops for Tech is May 5th

Tuesday, April 25

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – A popular event returns to Downtown Hutchinson on Friday, May 5th. Get ready for Main Street Hops for TECH.Stroll through local businesses in Downtown Hutchinson and sample a variety of beers from local...